Trash can liner with bag securing mechanism

a technology of bag securing mechanism and trash can liner, which is applied in the directions of transportation and packaging, pliable tubular containers, and refuse gathering, etc., can solve the problems of trash bag slipping or falling into the inside of the liner, still drawbacks of the liner and the trash bag, and unsatisfactory fi

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-13
SIMPLEHUMAN
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[0007]It is an object of the present invention to allow a user to tie a trash bag securely to the mouth or opening of a liner of a trash can assembly to prevent the trash bag from slipping into the liner.
[0008]It is another object of the present invention to provide a liner for a trash can assembly with a mechanism that allows for a trash bag to be securely tied to the mouth or opening of the liner.
[0009]It is another object of the present invention to provide a liner for a trash can assembly with a mechanism that allows for the mouth of a trash bag to be kept open at the mouth or opening of the liner.

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Despite these improvements, there are still drawbacks associated with the liner and the trash bag.
This loose fit is not desirable because a heavy piece of trash may cause the folded top of the trash bag to slip, thereby resulting in the trash bag slipping or slumping into the inside of the liner.

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[0018]The following detailed description is of the best presently contemplated modes of carrying out the invention. This description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating general principles of embodiments of the invention. The scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims. In certain instances, detailed descriptions of well-known devices and mechanisms are omitted so as to not obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0019]FIGS. 1-6 illustrate one embodiment of a trash can liner 10 according to the present invention. The trash can liner 10 is intended for use with any conventional trash can T, including plastic and metal trash cans. The liner 10 is typically inserted into the hollow interior of a trash can T and retained therein. The liner 10 can be made of plastic or metal.

[0020]The liner 10 can be provided in any desired shape and size to fit the shape and size of the trash can. Th...

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Abstract

A liner for use in a trash can has a body having a surrounding wall and a top edge that defines a mouth, and a trash bag securing mechanism provided on the body adjacent the top edge. A user can insert a trash bag into the liner, open the mouth of the trash bag and then secure a portion of the trash bag to the trash bag securing mechanism.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a trash can assembly, and in particular, to a liner that is used with a trash can assembly, the liner having a mechanism for allowing a trash bag to be tied tightly to the liner.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]A major concern for both the home and the workplace is containing and holding wastes, refuse, and trash until permanent disposal. Trash cans act as containers for holding trash and other wastes that are produced in any typical home or office. Trash and garbage cans often employ lids and covers to contain the trash and its associated odor, to hide the trash from view, and to prevent the trash from contaminating areas beyond the lid. In addition, many trash cans are provided with a liner or inner shell that fits inside the outer shell. A trash bag is usually placed inside the liner for receiving trash. The trash bag can be replaced after it is filled with trash.[0005]Conve...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65F1/08
CPCB65F1/08B65F1/06
Inventor YANG, FRANKLUM, MYK WAYNE
Owner SIMPLEHUMAN
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